Baruch 3:33 kjva — He that sendeth forth light, and it goeth, calleth it again, and it obeyeth him with fear.

King James Version with Apocrypha

“He that sendeth forth light, and it goeth, calleth it again, and it obeyeth him with fear.”

— Baruch 3:33, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Baruch 3 — Context

30

Who hath gone over the sea, and found her, and will bring her for pure gold?

31

No man knoweth her way, nor thinketh of her path.

32

But he that knoweth all things knoweth her, and hath found her out with his understanding: he that prepared the earth for evermore hath filled it with fourfooted beasts:

33

He that sendeth forth light, and it goeth, calleth it again, and it obeyeth him with fear.

34

The stars shined in their watches, and rejoiced: when he calleth them, they say, Here we be; and so with cheerfulness they shewed light unto him that made them.

35

This is our God, and there shall none other be accounted of in comparison of him

36

He hath found out all the way of knowledge, and hath given it unto Jacob his servant, and to Israel his beloved.

Baruch 3:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Baruch 3:33 say?
Baruch 3:33 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “He that sendeth forth light, and it goeth, calleth it again, and it obeyeth him with fear.”
Where is Baruch 3:33 in the Bible?
Baruch 3:33 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of Baruch, chapter 3, verse 33.
Who wrote Baruch?
Baruch is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (attributed to Baruch, scribe of Jeremiah). Likely a composite work. The KJVA prints the Letter of Jeremiah as Baruch chapter 6; some traditions treat it as a separate book. It was written c. 200–100 BC.
What is the book of Baruch about?
Baruch opens with a confession of national sin offered by the exiles in Babylon (1:1–3:8), followed by a beautiful wisdom poem identifying Torah with the Wisdom that God alone bestows (3:9–4:4), and a prophetic word of comfort to a personified Jerusalem (4:5–5:9). Chapter 6 — the Letter of Jeremiah — is an extended polemic warning the exiles against the foolishness of Babylonian idols.
What are the major themes of Baruch?
Baruch explores themes including Repentance, Wisdom, Comfort, Exile, Anti-idolatry. These themes shape the meaning and context of Baruch 3:33.
What translation should I read Baruch 3:33 in?
Baruch 3:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Baruch 3:33?
Baruch 3:33 reads (KJVA): “He that sendeth forth light, and it goeth, calleth it again, and it obeyeth him with fear.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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